Teacher - Secondary - Music - Vocal

Chesterfield County Public Schools•West Ridge, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

For the 2027–28 school year, the teacher plans, delivers, and evaluates instruction based on standards and objectives established by CCPS. The teacher helps students develop the knowledge and skills needed to become mature, capable, and responsible citizens. The position plans and delivers appropriate curriculum, assesses learning and adjusts instruction to meet student needs, manages classroom behavior, supervises students outside classroom instruction, collaborates with faculty, communicates with parents, complies with applicable laws and policies, and works to improve professional competence. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The role operates in a public school with a moderate noise level. It involves use of computers, LCD equipment, copy machines, and music equipment, which may include risers, pianos, and auxiliary classroom equipment. The teacher performs most functions independently and regularly interacts with teachers, classroom staff, instructional assistants, building administrators, and parents. A bachelor's degree and a Virginia teaching license, or eligibility for one, with an endorsement in Music are required. Candidates must successfully complete FBI and state police criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening or testing. Compensation is $57,226.69–$87,774.05. The position is listed as 8 hours per day and 200 days per year. Benefits are offered, with offerings potentially differing by full-time or part-time status.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Music.
Working knowledge of instructional concepts, principles, and methodologies.
Working knowledge of the academic curriculum for assigned classes.
Ability to develop instructional goals, design and deliver instruction, and assess student learning.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.
Ability to instruct students in music's developmental and technical aspects, assess musical ability, and direct, schedule, and coordinate school-community music activities.
Successful completion of FBI criminal history investigation, state police criminal history investigation, Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening or test.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver appropriate curriculum content to students.
Plan, teach, and assess instruction.
Assess student learning on an ongoing basis and adjust instruction to meet group and individual needs.
Use the district curriculum to plan daily instructional activities.
Maintain classroom order in accordance with division student behavior management guidelines.
Supervise students during non-classroom time, including before and after school, student activities, and fire drills.
Collaborate with faculty to plan and deliver instruction.
Communicate regularly with parents.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations, and guidelines related to public schools.
Demonstrate commitment to improving professional competence.
Instruct students in the developmental and technical aspects of music; evaluate and assess students' musical ability; and direct, schedule, and coordinate music activities in the school community.
Perform other duties established by School Board Policy or as needed.